Thorax

THORAX
  • Three segmented – the first segment shows the presence of spines or bristles which are backwardly directed- the pronotal combs
  • Three pairs of legs present, the third pair being long and powerful - aids in the jumping and leaping movement exhibited by the flea-energy for jumping is stored in the pleural arches which are pads of a rubbery protein called resilin
  • Legs end in powerful claws and bristles
  • Two pairs of spiracles are seen on each segment
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